Bowtech's birth certificate/speed rating

Mike from Texas · 02-19-2004, 06:10 AM

My local Bowtech dealer finally got a 30"/70# Patriot in the other day. I went to see/shoot it and on the birth certificate for this particular bow, it said 320 fps @ 71.5# draw weight. That actually puts them 1.5# over the 5 Grains per pound to meet IBO speed ratings. Is this typical? Since the bow is advertised to shoot 320-328 @ IBO ratings, this seems to be a little misleading to me. How do they ever expect to get 328 fps @ 70# if they are not getting the low end of their advertised rating except with 1.5# more draw weight?

CBM SC · 02-19-2004, 06:15 AM

Mike.....thier advertised rating are without the hush kit ! The BC is the speed with the hush kit installed !

Mike from Texas · 02-19-2004, 06:19 AM

Really, I was told the advertised IBO rating was with the hush kit and 1 brass nock and the 2 eliminator buttons installed.

JeffB · 02-19-2004, 06:21 AM

BC speeds are with the HK. IBO speed ratings are without

Mike from Texas · 02-19-2004, 04:19 PM

Well, since that's the case, it looks like that particular bow IBO'd at ~324 fps. Right in the middle of what is advertised.

DaveC · 02-20-2004, 03:11 AM

How did it shoot Mike?

How did it shoot???????

nubo · 02-20-2004, 12:55 PM

How did it shoot Mike ,have you made up your mind on which bow to buy?

nubo

Mike from Texas · 02-20-2004, 07:10 PM

Let's just say........................I'm part of the darkside now.

I pick it tomorrow.

Mike from Texas · 02-21-2004, 06:33 AM

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ORIGINAL: Mike from Texas

Well, since that's the case, it looks like that particular bow IBO'd at ~324 fps. Right in the middle of what is advertised.

After talking to the Bowtech Pro Shop, I forgot to deduct 2fps for the vibrablocks so this bow shot 326 IBO.

PABowhntr · 02-21-2004, 06:36 AM

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Let's just say........................I'm part of the darkside now.

You bought a Mathews?

Congratulations on the new bow.